* Challenges

Efficient network management acts as a necessary tool in attaining GIS networking goal. This, however, is not possible without a powerful network inventory system.

Until recently, one had to collect network structure information from various functions to check whether it was possible to provide a given service at a specific location. This required both time and people. Therefore, it became clear that, without a seamless inventory system, one could not think seriously about any process automation, which is key to long-term profitability of any operator.

Telecommunications ("telecom") is a general term for a vast array of technologies that transmit and receive voice, data, and video information over varying distances through electronic means. This includes lines, circuits, and data "pipes" used to access both terrestrial and wireless networks. 

The utilization of these networks and technologies varies greatly from organization to organization and may include-

·         Local, long distance, and toll free voice traffic

·         Internet access

·         Video conferencing

·         LAN's and WAN's

·         Call centers

·         Converged networks (voice, data, wireless)

WIRELESS NETWORK

Client Challenges:

Success in a business environment depends on the ability to adapt to the changing profile and higher user expectations and a rapidly changing technology environment .

Telecom service providers are facing tremendous challenges on improving profit margins, falling ARPU’s, high customer churn, fierce competition, customer experience, maintaining QoS, demand for new services and bundles, and heavy investments for network transformation.

At the same time, fast-paced innovation, advent of next generation wireless technology  (LTE/Wimax), converged networks, competition from new entrants and demand for end-to-end managed services from service providers is putting immense pressure on telecom equipment vendors.

Selection of GIS Platform & Telecom Application:

• Technical evaluation of all existing out-of-box packages must be done with one week hands-on experience wherein ease of learning and operation, efficiency of CAD functionalities etc. must be tested by operators. 
• Detailed technical discussions involving client functional capabilities, RDBMS, version management of the GIS platform must be carried out. 
• Ease of data conversion, telecom feature modeling and other functions must be evaluated. Efforts in customisation, after sales support etc. should also considered. 
• Detailed analysis of productivity expected work volume, licensing cost must be made and optimum solution arrived at.